The County Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone over the age of two (2) wear a mask in public, indoor spaces AND at indoor, private gatherings. This guidance also applies to those who have been vaccinated. Hand sanitizer will be at each table for your convenience. Meals will be plated and served to you.
This Week at Rotary: The La Crosse Curling Club with Mike Nickel
Dating back to the 16th century, curling is believed to be the world's oldest team sport. Join Mike Nickel as we learn more about the sport of curling in the Coulee Region.
Last Week at Rotary: Lighting the Flame, the Origins of Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare.
Do not miss the opportunity to view this film which beautifully highlights the history of Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in the La Crosse area. Below is a link to the film. Thank you to Peter Grabow, Sister Mary Ann Gschwind and Paul Mueller for bringing this opportunity to our club.
Shaundel Spivey is a recognized community leader in La Crosse. In 2015, he co-founded Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK) and now serves as their first Director.
The organization was developed to build space and opportunities for Black people in this community, especially Black youth, and to help them feel empowered and knowledgeable about their significance in this community. He recently served as the Director of Upward Bound at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is a community organizer and very passionate about social justice, equity, and community.
Spivey is someone who serves in many capacities in our community and is always willing to share his knowledge and experience to help the community and others. He is a School Board member for the District of La Crosse, serves as a Racial Justice Training consultant in the community and also serves on the Governors Equity and Inclusion Council. Originally from Milwaukee, Shaundel is the recipient of the 2019 Martin Luther King award in La Crosse. An alumnus of UWL (2012 and 2015) and Western Technical College (2014), he is currently in the Counselor Education Supervision Doctoral program at Viterbo.
Brian Langenhorst and Mike Nickel, Co-Chairs of this year's fruit basket fundraiser, are seeking fun and energetic club members to join their team. The first committee meeting is being held this Thursday at 11:00 in The Cargill Room. For more information contact Brian at langenhorst.brian@mayo.edu
Rotary Club of La Crosse will recognize World Polio Day on Thursday, October 21st with a press conference lead by Patt Boge and Bud Hammes. We would love to have a large group of Rotarians at the event so please join us at 11:00am on at Grounded Patio Cafe and wear your Rotary swag.
Friday November 26th is just around the corner and we need "all hands on deck" to assure another successful kickoff for this season's Rotary Lights. Two shifts are available 4:30-7:30pm or 7:30-10:30pm. Click on the blue box below to sign up.
Come out and show your support for Al and his team this Friday October 15th at noon at the Riverside International Friendship Gardens as they award over $100,000 in support to four, local non-profits.
Help is greatly needed with sorting donations of clothing and other essential items designated for the Afghan guests temporarily housed at Ft. McCoy. Volunteers are needed between 8am and 5pm every day of the week. Half-day or full day shifts are available. For more information or to volunteer, contact Hope Hickman at 608-792-3355 or email Hope.Hickman@usc.salvationarmy.org
Beginning the week of October 17th, The Cargill Room will be offering boxed "to go" lunches for in-person attendees who prefer to keep a mask on throughout the entirety of our weekly meeting. Please email rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org if you wish to have your meal designated as "to go" each week.
Meeting Responsibilities
Sergeant at Arms
Christians, Kenna
Secretary
Journot, Lauren
Treasurer
Carey, Diana
Registration Assistant
Gschwind, Mary Ann
Piano
Haase, Ann
Program Chair
Restel, Eva Marie
Duty Roster Coordinator
Solyst, Mark
Introduce Speaker
Hanson, Chuck
Introduce Guests and Visitors
Berkedal, Katie
Greeter
Salmo, Jim
Hospitality Greeter
Swanwick, Bruce
Raffle Ticket Seller
Ubbelohde, Craig
Scrip Seller
Ericksen, Cindy
Rotarians in the News
Ondell, Todd
RAFFLES
October 14th
$10 Kwik Trip Gift Card
Dean's Marbles $40
October 7th
Raffle $57 - Fines $96 - Scooters $ - Scrip $200
Raffle, Fines, Birthday, Anniversaries and Scooters
are donations that go to directly to our club.
45 Days Until Opening Night!!! 
